City

Vest, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Knott County  ·  Kentucky

👥245Population
💰$50,425Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂58.3Median Age
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Other: 13.5%Race
White86.5%
Other13.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
25–44
12%
45–64
49%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.76
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate36 (33.6%)
Some College29 (27.1%)
Bachelors32 (29.9%)
Graduate Degree10 (9.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 27.1%Bachelors: 29.9%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
HS Grad33.6%
Some College27.1%
Bachelors29.9%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
58%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,425 ▼ 34% below avg
Total Housing Units167
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
42%
$75k–$100k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
50%
About Vest, KY

Vest is a city in Kentucky, located in Knott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 245 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.3 years.

Economically, Vest is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,425 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Vest is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.53%).

Vest, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Vest
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41772 245 $50,425 0.0% 39.3% 69.1%